Does EVERYONE Feel Like This?
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Muscle aches, extreme tiredness, throbbing feet, no social life, just exhausted or is it just me? Had a blood work up done in June, everything is normal, but good grief! I became an LPN since June,... Read More

Dec 3, '07

Occupation: CDU nurse
Joined: Sep '03; Posts: 4,001; Likes: 542

I'm going to buy some support hose. I have only had 9 hour days a a student, but I've noticed that achy sore feeling a lot too when I get home. I have a bad cold and have been attributing the increase in symptoms to that, but I have muscle soreness because of my thyroid issues anyway. Danskos are also on sale so I might see about getting a new pair of shoes and see if that helps.

Took a week off of work, had a thorough cleaning of my house by professionals, obtained a prescription for Zoloft to decrease the anxiety and will do exercise. Thanks for the contributions, everyone!

Dec 4, '07

Joined: Aug '07; Posts: 2,728; Likes: 3,737

yes nursing can be exhuasting at times. just remember to take care of yourself everday. On work days remember to take your breaks,make sure you stay hydrated,limit overtime and do not feel quilty about it. What really helps me is a little fizzy packet that is vitamin C and B's called Emergence. You mix it water and drink it down i take 2 during a 10 hour shift. You can find them at health food stores and Trader joes also has them. You may need a vacation also.

Dec 4, '07

Occupation: bookworm
Joined: Mar '06; Posts: 190; Likes: 202

I have sore feet,aching back, and I am not liking most humans so much anymore.